the light of the sun peeks through my mini-blinds

finds me where i lay

reminds me there is a world outside my window

and beckons me to come participate

so i rise and heed its call

after all, shut-in recluse surrounded by four white walls is not my style

not now

i am renewed

once outside, my eyes have to adjust to your radiance

my skin feels your warmth

my mind is inundated

the light of the sun is an experience

accentuated by a brilliant sky with no clouds in sight

green on grass and leaves in the trees

nature providing me the opportunity to observe its splendor

my senses absorb all that i have taken for granted

awed by this i smile

the light of the sun is on my back

pushing me in a new direction

that is uncertain and risky

it is sudden, unexpected and different

but i like it

thus begins the journey of mercury…